A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz were “separate” from discussions to fully reopen the waterway.
Category: Oman
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Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Trump Agrees to Demands
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Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – On the Runway:The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
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Talks With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:Qatar said that draft language of a deal was being circulated, while the U.S. Treasury secretary suggested an agreement may be imminent.
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Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
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New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
The New York Times – Business:A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.
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Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship
The New York Times – Business:The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U.N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.
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Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The New York Times – Business:The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
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What to Know About the Trump Family’s Deals in the Middle East
The region has become a hot spot for the family’s business. Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, noted last year that “Gaza’s waterfront property could be very valuable.”
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A Trip Through the Pink, Fragrant Rose Fields of Oman
The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water.
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In Muscat and Beyond, an Omani Paradise
Muscat, the capital, offers opulent culture, but it is the mountains and the sea that bedazzle.